Finding the Third Proportional to 486,767.25 and 726,099.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 486,767.25 and 726,099.75 is: 1,083,106.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
486,767.25 : 726,099.75 = 726,099.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
486,767.25/726,099.75 = 726,099.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
486,767.25x = 726,099.75 × 726,099.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
486,767.25x = 527,220,846,950.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 527,220,846,950.06/486,767.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,083,106.65
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